Operational Measures For Energy Efficiency In Shipping

1.Introduction Energy efficiency and environmental performance are mainstream issues for ship operators who are aiming through low carbon shipping and cost reductions. Although reducing fuel consumption seems to have priority, environmental considerations also push the shipping industry to operate in more efficient way. Strict legislations on GHG emissions and increasing fuel prices turn the focus on energy efficiency and fuel consumption measures. These financial and environmental motives behind energy efficiency resulted in numerous investigations to find technical and operational measures which increase overall fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. It has been suggested that there is high potential of efficiency improvement and reduce emissions rate by 25% to 75% compared to current figures. (IMO, 2009) Efficient ship operation is essential for cleaner voyages at oceans and ports around the world. This will not only enable ships to be greener but also maintain the whole value of the ship.